Category — Astronomy
Reach for the Stars! Stargazing with Kids
Winter is a great time to introduce kids to the wonders of the night sky!
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2013 Planet Guide
This year, get to know our solar system with our in-depth guide to the ins and outs of the planets!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to January 2013
Find out what’s going on in the night sky during the coming month!
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A Christmas Tree in the Heavens
Rockefeller Center’s got nothing on this “tree!” Learn more!
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The Sun Returns this Week!
Friday, December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the official start to winter.
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Days Will Feel Longer from Here On Out
The Sun starts staying up later this week. Learn more!
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Great Balls of Fire! The Geminids Peak this Month!
The best holiday season light show is always in the sky! Learn more!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to December 2012
Find out what’s going on in the night sky during the coming month!
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
